Poodle has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

American Foxhound tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Poodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the American Foxhound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

Independent
Kind
Loyal
Intelligent
Loving
Sweet
Tempered

Poodles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

American Foxhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Germany

United States

Water Dog, Barbet

English Foxhound

Ancient Times

1600s

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Sable
White
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Black
Gray
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Poodles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

American Foxhounds have medium-length coats.

Curly

Straight

A Poodle can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An American Foxhound can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Poodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The American Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Entropion
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Ear Infections
Thrombocytopathy

Eye
Blood Test
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination

Poodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

American Foxhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

American Foxhound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

American Foxhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Poodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

American Foxhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

The Poodle is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

American Foxhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Poodle dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

American Foxhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Walk, Walking, Bike ride, Hiking, Laser Chasing, Car ride, People watching, Find it, Petting, Nap, Sitting, Run, Play, Jumping, Eating Snacks, Treats, Running, Sniffing, Jump, Wrestling, Playdate, Toys, Tug-of-war, Dog Parks, Companionship, Fetch, Sprinting, Rolling in mud, Belly rubs, Investigating

Tracking, Scenting, Mind training, Walks, Walking, Runnning, Sniffing

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Foxhound, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most American Foxhounds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Poodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The American Foxhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Poodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

American Foxhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Poodle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 40-65 pound (18 - 29 kg) American Foxhound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Poodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an American Foxhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an American Foxhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Poodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

American Foxhounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

American Foxhounds are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

Poodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The American Foxhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Poodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

American Foxhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Poodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

American Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Poodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

American Foxhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Poodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

American Foxhounds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.